One-Pan Italian Sausage and Vegetable Bake
20min
40min
4
485
Chef's Note
For extra flavor, try using a mix of sweet and spicy Italian sausages. The key to this dish is not overcrowding the pan - if necessary, use two baking sheets to ensure the vegetables roast rather than steam. The pre-cooking of potatoes ensures everything finishes at the same time.
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Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage links
1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow bell pepper
2 medium zucchini
1 medium red onion
1 pound baby potatoes
1 pint cherry tomatoes
4 cloves garlic cloves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Wash and quarter the baby potatoes. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 5 minutes to partially cook them.
- 3
Meanwhile, slice the Italian sausage links into 1-inch pieces.
- 4
Cut the red and yellow bell peppers into 1-inch chunks.
- 5
Slice the zucchini into 1/2-inch half-moons.
- 6
Cut the red onion into 1-inch chunks.
- 7
Mince the 4 garlic cloves.
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 9
On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine the partially cooked potatoes, sausage pieces, bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic.
- 10
Pour the oil and vinegar mixture over the sausage and vegetables, then toss everything together to coat evenly.
- 11
Spread the mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring the sausage pieces are distributed evenly.
- 12
Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from oven and stir everything to ensure even cooking.
- 13
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are tender with caramelized edges.
- 14
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of torn fresh basil leaves.
- 15
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
485
22g
32g
30g
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